Recent content by Auntiejessi3

No need for gloves. If the chick died because it fell out and got cold, then I'd tack a piece of cardboard or something to the front of the nest to create a lip so they can't fall out, after everyone hatches you can move them if you like.

That's why I don't free range anymore and built them their own chicken paradise, lol. Maybe you could build a coop and run specifically for growing out chicks to sell...

The 2 EE's are a beautiful pair! I agree that your buff is a pullet

You're welcome! I have a 24x20 run, and a 24x36 chicken yard (grass and trees to boot) there is a gate that connects them so I can close them in the run for whatever reason whenever need be. The number of birds I have varies greatly depending on the time of year. During the Spring and Summer I...

25 birds in the coop, and your run is nice and roomy!

They are comparative to hummingbirds right now, they have zero stealth cuz I can feel it when those hosses land on me🤣

Nice to meet ya!

:frow @HHR Ranch!

I can only imagine the look on my face lately when folks say that to me, I'm sure it's saying all sorts of things that my head is telling me, don't do it🤣

I wish I had my phone earlier, 4 of them were getting a piggyback ride outside🤣

As @Eggcessive said you can use plain neosporin. They know their stuff, so listen to what they say.

kudos for salvaging most of your materials! I'd recommend investing in some hardware cloth, it will help keep your ladies safe, chicken wire will not keep out predators.

I just posted this in the wrong thread :idunno 🤣 Anyway...I have really been enjoying the sunshine the last couple days! Looks like "one more round of rain" and we're done with it for awhile:fl It's showing 100% tomorrow with 2-5 inches of accumulation. And I'm pretty sure my fist will make...

:welcome from Texas! Looks like you scored yourself some lovely ladies! Congrats and enjoy!

She is definitely broody! If you have already lost hens to the heat I would not let her sit, I'd break her asap. Read this https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/broody-breaking-ala-aart.77915/ Do you have any pictures of your setup? Where are you located in general?